To make university life bearable, some resort to turning university into their own personal runway (I know I do), but …
Driving test backlogs put student independence in reverse
Kingston University students have been caught up in the UK government’s astonishing driving test backlog. Recent data from the UK …
‘Convenience or control?’ Kingston students dispute Britcard agenda
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce the ‘Britcard’, in an attempt to reduce asylum workers from working …
Only 3 out of 10 KU students aware of Black History Month
Consciousness of Black History Month is alarmingly low at Kingston University, with an exclusive survey conducted by The River finding …
Chai Nashta: Where Kingston meets the flavours of Mumbai
Just opposite the bus garage on Old London Road, lies Kingston’s new Indian street food hotspot – Chai Nashta. With …
The Addams Family take over Kingston pub
Halloween Eve saw Kingston’s third-year drama students casting a spell of laughter at The Fighting Cocks, their first Cabaret Live …
KU volleyball team sets sights on strong season and bigger crowds
The volleyball club is gearing up for an exciting season ahead with players hoping to bring more students into the …
Modern romance, modern rules: The emotional cost of situationships
According to a 2024 survey by YouGov, 50% of adults aged 18-34 have experienced a situationship. A connection that feels …
England v Latvia | Three Lions qualify for 2026 World Cup: The River’s post-match analysis
England has now qualified for the upcoming tournament without conceding a single goal
Comment: Has being a student in London ever been harder?
Why are we expected to put up with lower standards of living? Mouldy, damp houses that we’re working minimum wage …